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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.86, 2,032.76 and 1,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.86, 2,032.76 and 1,265.56 is: 1,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.86 : 2,032.76 = 1,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.86/2,032.76 = 1,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.86x = 2,032.76 × 1,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.86x = 2,572,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,579.75/1,361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.02

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